A wild ass1 and a lion entered into an alliance so that they mightcapture the beasts of the forest with greater ease. The lionagreed to assist the wild ass with his strength, while the wildass gave the lion the benefit of his greater speed. When theyhad taken as many beasts as their necessities required, the lionundertook to distribute the prey2, and for this purpose divided itinto three shares. "I will take the first share," He said,"Because I am king: and the second share, as a partner with youin the chase: and the third share  will be a sourceof great evil to you, unless you willingly resign it to me, andset off as fast as you can." 
Might makes right. 